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Alkaline hydrolysis of an ester is calle...

Alkaline hydrolysis of an ester is called

A

neutralisation

B

esterification

C

polymerisation

D

saponification

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The correct Answer is:
D
Alkaline hydrolysis of an ester is termed as saponification and yield a salt of the carboxylic acid (soap).
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